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Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Leads and develops a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians
• Provides mentorship, succession planning, and supports employee development
• Acts in accordance with the YFAI Leadership Model expectations

Planning and Resource Management:

• Prepares resource and budget plans, cost analyses of products and processes
• Ensures timely execution of manufacturing engineering activities according to plan

Product and Process Development:

• Leads development of complex products and manufacturing systems based on OEM and internal customer requirements
• Contributes to product and technology innovation to enable efficient and high-quality manufacturing
• Cooperates with SD and development teams during product launch activities

Continuous Improvement and Standardization:

• Implements and monitors best manufacturing practices, YFAI standards, and systems (BOS, PRP, Lean, CPP, CMP, EPIC, BEP…)
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives (KAIZEN, DO IT) to achieve maximum efficiency and quality (MEQ)

Technology and Equipment Management:

• Plans and develops methods for process and workstation optimization
• Participates in development, installation, and implementation of new technologies, devices, and systems
• Oversees production equipment commissioning and provides technical support to manufacturing plants

Safety and Compliance:

• Develops and enforces preventive safety programs in line with company policies and legal requirements
• Ensures complete technical documentation and compliance with internal procedures and quality standards

Qualifications:

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• Several years of experience in manufacturing engineering and team leadership
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and project management
• Proficiency in relevant systems and tools (BOS, PRP, Lean methods, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and organizational skills
• Fluent English language skills

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.